_Chi_

I find it funny when I defeat Brutes and Stalkers with my Defender. The usual reply I get is 'Cheater, you can't use that wind thingy! I can't hit you with it on you noob!'

I think the most fun thing to do is find a Ninjitsu Stalker, thinking he's all brilliant, jumping around (me with +perc of course), ASing everyone. He knows I'm there, but he sees my hurricane, so stays away. When I see him hop next to a Blaster, BAM, Tornado, snow storm, TP to him, Freezing rain, Total Focus, Snipe. Pretty much dead. That really annoys them.

TBH, I enjoy it when people call you a noob, it just means they hate you for being great

Fantastic thread, Kin.

Yes, another build from me. No experience with Dominators or Controllers, so please bear with me.

Haven't done epics, as my Builder here doesn't seem to want to update.. :\

[edit]: I forgot to put in the build. Zomg.

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Mind En
Level: 41
Archetype: Dominator
Primary: Mind Control
Secondary: Energy Assault
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01) --> Levitate==> Empty(1)
01) --> Power Bolt==> Dmg(1)Dmg(9)Dmg(9)Acc(37)
02) --> Bone Smasher==> Dmg(2)Dmg(3)Dmg(3)Acc(37)Rechg(40)
04) --> Dominate==> Hold(4)Hold(5)Hold(5)
06) --> Hasten==> Rechg(6)Rechg(7)Rechg(7)
08) --> Mass Hypnosis==> Rechg(8)Rechg(17)
10) --> Power Blast==> Dmg(10)Dmg(11)Dmg(11)Acc(37)
12) --> Telekinesis==> Rechg(12)Rechg(13)Rechg(13)EndRdx(15)EndRdx(15)EndRdx(17)
14) --> Super Speed==> Empty(14)
16) --> Hurdle==> Empty(16)
18) --> Total Domination==> Hold(18)Hold(19)Hold(19)Rechg(23)Rechg(23)Rechg(27)
20) --> Whirling Hands==> Dmg(20)Dmg(21)Dmg(21)Acc(36)
22) --> Health==> Empty(22)
24) --> Stamina==> EndMod(24)EndMod(25)EndMod(25)
26) --> Terrify==> Rechg(26)Rechg(27)Fear(31)Fear(34)Acc(36)Acc(36)
28) --> Total Focus==> Dmg(28)Dmg(29)Dmg(29)
30) --> Power Boost==> Rechg(30)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)
32) --> Mass Confusion==> Rechg(32)Rechg(33)Acc(33)Acc(33)ConfDur(34)ConfDur(34)
35) --> Confuse==>
38) --> Power Burst==> Dmg(38)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Rechg(39)Rechg(40)Acc(40)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Domination==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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Just a quick Energy/Energy Blaster build I threw together, don't know much about either sets, or anything about Blasting/Blapping either, so all ideas welcomed.
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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Blaster
Primary: Energy Blast
Secondary: Energy Manipulation
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01) --> Power Bolt==> Dmg(1)Dmg(3)Dmg(5)Acc(37)
01) --> Power Thrust==> Empty(1)
02) --> Power Blast==> Dmg(2)Dmg(3)Dmg(5)Acc(15)Rechg(37)Acc(46)
04) --> Energy Punch==> Dmg(4)Dmg(9)Dmg(9)Acc(42)Rechg(43)
06) --> Power Burst==> Dmg(6)Dmg(7)Dmg(7)Acc(15)Rechg(36)Rechg(43)
08) --> Hurdle==> Empty(8)
10) --> Bone Smasher==> Dmg(10)Dmg(11)Dmg(11)Rechg(19)Acc(19)Rechg(43)
12) --> Hasten==> Rechg(12)Rechg(13)Rechg(13)
14) --> Super Speed==> Empty(14)
16) --> Conserve Power==> Rechg(16)Rechg(17)Rechg(17)
18) --> Health==> Heal(18)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Build Up==> Rechg(22)Rechg(23)Rechg(23)
24) --> Aim==> Rechg(24)Rechg(25)Rechg(25)
26) --> Explosive Blast==> Dmg(26)Dmg(27)Dmg(27)Rechg(31)Acc(34)Rechg(42)
28) --> Sniper Blast==> Dmg(28)Dmg(29)Dmg(29)
30) --> Energy Torrent==> Dmg(30)Dmg(31)Dmg(31)Rechg(37)Acc(40)Rechg(42)
32) --> Nova==> Dmg(32)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Acc(33)Rechg(34)Rechg(34)
35) --> Power Boost==> Rechg(35)Rechg(36)Rechg(36)
38) --> Total Focus==> Dmg(38)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Acc(39)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
41) --> Personal Force Field==> Empty(41)
44) --> Temp Invulnerability==> DmgRes(44)DmgRes(45)DmgRes(45)EndRdx(45)EndRdx(46)EndRdx(46)
47) --> Force of Nature==> DmgRes(47)DmgRes(48)DmgRes(48)Rechg(48)Rechg(50)Rechg(50)
49) --> Boost Range==> Rechg(49)Rechg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Defiance==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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as in... 65% of a Blaster's Ranged damage, and 75% of their secondary blaps?

hmm... think I'll just play em both equally, see which fits my play style more.

Thanks for the info and help guys. Much appreciated.

Granite can not be dropped in PvP by Toggle drops, but if you get enough Energy melee-ers and dominators (only a few with domination) and it'll be down before you can say
"NO WAIT I WASN'T READY HACKER HACKER! CHEATER! I WAS AFK ZOMG!!!! NOOB!!!!!!!"

hmm..yeah, guess so...

Does anyone know their damage output? as in... Corruptors are 75% of Blasters (think it's that, isn't it?) what are Dominators? Same as Defenders?

Meh, guess you're right.

So, Mr Robot. In your opinion (don't give stats, percentages, or anything else) or in anyone else that can be bothered, what is better/pros & cons out of Fire or Mind? Bearing in mind, I know Fire is more damage, and less hold. Remember, I want to be able to solo well, not die too often, team fairly well, and have a high lvl PvP build.

Yeah.. guess so. That's what I did with Chi, but Energy doesn't seem very magical to me, more tech. And Fire seems more magical than tech. It could be tech if the animations were slightly different, but...

Thanks mate.

[OT]: How often do you change your Avatar and Forum Name, Clexeus?

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hmmm... yes...

So would you suggest slotting even some of the holds for damage? or what?

I'm still not sure whether or not to go fire for the Pets....

hmm.. ok.

I had already thought that Fire was a good choice, but I'd really want Energy Secondary, and I can't seem to think of a back story/origin for Fire/Energy... Anyone lend me theirs?

Also, are fire imps especially high damage? or what?

Yeah, It filled up an A4 sheet of paper, couldn't find a site that would allow me to put a full size img up though... know any?

Anyway, I don't have the piccy here with me atm, so I wouldn't be able to put it up just yet.

When I said after 32, I didn't mean that it would be Mass Confusion that made it solo-able, I meant that it could solo as well as a Dominator with pets.

hmm... it's far too early and that's far too long to read now...

someone tell it to me "For Dummies" style?

I mean, I know that it makes enemies much easier to defeat, but how is it to defeat them anyway with a dominator's damage output? Remember, I am talking solo...

Seeing as Rad is FotM at the moment (which I really dislike) I think Storm Summoning should be getting a bit of attention. Because it pwnzz0rz j00.

So, I drew this picture to.... I dunno, guess I was bored.

Storm!

Know it's not perfect, and the only true excuse I can think of is that my scanner cut off a bit of shading, but you can criticise all you like tbh .

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Mass Confuse is your "pet".

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Yes, but it = less XP

Hi all. I have never really properly tried a controller or a dominator, and I think it's about time.

Currently, I think I'd like to play a Mind/Energy Dominator. Yes, I know that it has no pets, but I thought maybe my own damage output would compensate for this?

Basically, I want to try a Dominator that can solo like any other, after lvl 32. I also want to know how easy it is to solo against Elite Bosses as a Dominator, as I have no concept on how mezz protected they are.

If people say that Mind is 'gimped' because of the no pets (also, please tell me if this is a big problem!) I think I will either go Ice/* or Fire/Fire....

I will get a build up soon I hope, but I don't have the software where I am atm.

I don't see why people say things around concept.

Chi is concept based, and he is Storm Dark. There are a few ways of looking at it:

1) Two completely different sets (eg Ice/Radiation Corruptor) is just stupid

2) Two completely different sets (eg Ice/Radiation Corruptor) is cool, as it means your character has two completely different powers!

3) Two completely different sets (eg Ice/Radiation Corruptor) is cool, because it can make your character uber.

4) Your character can be a Mage-type character, like Chi. He can summon evil spirits and control the skies to defeat his foes.

5) Your character can be a Robot/Gadget king. So they have eg special gloves that have many different functions, such as shooting electricity and summoning fire swords.

6) You could actually play an MMORPG in RP. It doesn't really matter what the powers are called, does it? An Energy/Sonic corruptor, for example, could be very simple to Energy/Force field. Your (<robot or whatever&gt could be able to control his energy bolts, and give his allies protective shields.

7) Maybe your character could be Sonic/Radiation (for solo) and they are a cry baby? Their origin could be Science. They could be a camp, male diva drama queen, that can control radiation. They just like shouting a lot.

8) You could just not care

Come on, that's a lot of ideas. I'm sure you can find something that works .

mmm... naaa.. Fire isn't good in PvP at all, but is probably my favourite for PvE.

For PvP you don't want any AE attacks really, as they do hardly anything to other players... against NPCs, however, a few attacks and the mob is down.

The currently FotYear PvP Blaster is Ice/Energy. Ice is the highest ST damage dealer from the primary, and Energy from the Secondary, taking down a Tank pretty quickly. And for tough Corruptors/Stalkers that you can't seem to get with your damage, you can stack all your Holds (from Ice) and Stuns (from Energy) until they are still/detoggled, leaving them open for a 2 shot

*/Devs is pretty cool too, +perc, stealth, bombs... quite well rounded. Also good for getting cocky stalkers: Pretend you're afk with a billion bombs beneath you.

If you wanna take down a Granite, go Elec/Elec.

There is no such thing as a 'Best' PvP build, some are more suited to others.

Probably the most rounded set (for ST and AE attacks) is Energy/Energy imo. Energy primary has some good ST and AE for PvE, and you get the punches for PvP. I think an Energy/Energy blaster is going to be my next project tbh.

For Blasters, your nuke is definetley worth it. Probably not for some Defenders/Corruptors (except kinetics) as they won't be able to Defend. For Blasters, most things you hit will be dead, and the extra damage on Inferno is a big boost.

Of course, it's not worth it on a small mob, but if you have a big mob, that will be hard for the team* to take out, a nuke is just what can turn the tide.

*Solo, however, a mob that won't be taken out with the nuke shouldn't really be nuked, as you will be left open for attack. Maybe put in some AoEs (won't be hard with fire/x) until they're hurt a bit, then nuke if necessary. Although a nuke drains your endurance, it doesn't cost a lot to cast.

[edit]: My Corruptor is Fire/Kinetics, so with Aim + Fulcrum & Soul Drain (compare it to your Aim & Build up) I do one hell of a lot of damage.

Seeing as Aim + BU come back before Nuke, you should never really Inferno without them, unless it's not planned, and is out of desperation. This means, that you don't have to put too many Accs in it. My Inferno is slotted 3dmg, 1acc, and 2rch. With hasten (admittedly I have Siphon Speed) it comes back for around every 1.5 mobs. And when it's back, I will use it on the next worthy mob. I will never just let it sit there. For kinetics, all I have to do is nuke, pop a blue, Transference, heal, then carry on, till the next nuke.

Inferno is very good, in the sense that if the mob is too difficult, you can wear them down with AoEs and DoT until they're ready.

Although the DoT on Inferno is in a way very useful, in that it will add on a hefty amount to the output, it doesn't mean that you can simply take on a bigger mob than say... Nova can. Because as long as the DoT is still working on them, they are not dead. And as long as they are not dead, they will still be attacking your enduranceless self.

Use with caution, and practice!

Very nicely done mate!

Now hows about a picture of his R/L Sister, Pytha? Emp/Dark Defender...

Personally, I would've preferred it to be a fast recharge PBAoE mezz protection... instead of a heal. But the single target is still good.

People don't really realise how good the protection is.... I think that there should be an animation to it, maybe bubbles around the target's head or something, to make it more acknowledged.

Well, with a free respec and an earned one I got ages ago, I respecced into a more... Afro Build . I'll post it later, with slots and everything.

Basically, I got rid of o2 and swapped for gale, I had to get rid of TP Foe to make room for more powers, I got Dark Pit, the Disorient dark power, and thunderclap. I had to get rid of Tornado, which I must say I did like very much....

I'll see how it goes, now that it's properly slotted, and if it doesn't work, I'll post my previous Tank build.